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kou
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he/him | 🏳️‍🌈🇹🇼 | kou rhymes w/ oh!
This time I tried mixing ITY Earthy (cool tone brown) with Rom&nd #22 Grain Nude (warm brick color) and I like this! Visible makeup but kinda just right.
January 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Since I realized warmer colors aren't so bad on me, I put on one of my more red-brown lipsticks (Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance lipstick in Flesh 3). I used to think this was too red on me but matched with a chocolate brown hoodie, I like it a lot.
January 6, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Anyway here's the zip-up hoodie I got that is the most comfortable thing I've ever worn. This made me realize this shade of brown really works for me. It's the KOTN Cozy Zip Hoodie in Coffee Bean. Got it on sale!
December 31, 2025 at 4:40 AM
oh great, I broke the previous thread by accident 🤦
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I feel like I'm SO CLOSE to figuring out what colors (clothes and makeup) look good on me and make me feel good. Yes yes, "just wear whatever you like!" but for me, I'll wear colors I like but sometimes it just feels off so in the end I'm not satisfied. When the color's right, it feels RIGHT.
December 31, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Tried to do a more grey look with the Bibliophilia palette today. Initially it was just the grey colors but something felt like it was missing so I still ended up adding the warm gold and reds around the edges and then it looked more complete. Still mostly grey but with a bit more interest.
December 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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two lovely BL zines I received at flamecon that I finally got to read!

A MATTER OF PRIDE: incredibly charming and funny DBZ smut by @nectarinepit.bsky.social

MIX PLATE: soft and warm contemplation on finding better family by @inknose.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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at fantom comics, honored to have this work of art shelved next to my pink yaoi
December 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
my makeup brushes are all so soft and clean now... wow.... big recommend
I gathered all of my makeup brushes and I thoroughly washed ALL of them please clap 😭
December 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I gathered all of my makeup brushes and I thoroughly washed ALL of them please clap 😭
December 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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impulsive last-day-the-lab-is-open printmaking. happy holidays
December 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Called my reps about section 230 again. I use some wording in this Fight For The Future email for my message I left with them.

I left alt text too. Feel free to copy paste in a little text doc and make your own script!
December 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
i shredded my nails to bits recently (started with one breaking when moving furniture and then the dry weather plus my picking habits obliterated the rest) thus ending my year-long long nail streak. it's almost like my brain was like "only one hyperfixation at a time" :') nails -> makeup
December 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I thought I was done with makeup today but JK ONE MORE! I added Bibliotheca, the darkest burgundy red shade to my lips and ohhhh my god it looks so cohesive with the rest of the look. which makes sense but really showcases how well the colors work together. AHH THE COLOR IS SO PRETTY AHH ok I'm done
December 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I really wanna try doing what ghoulinjapan did with this palette where they did a big greyish yellow gradient for blush and they looked like an airbrushed popmart or BJD doll. I'm scared to do it...I need to be in the right mood and have a lot of time on my hands in case I fuck up X'D
December 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My makeup looks great but this is reminding me I need a haircut. I need gender balance and my hair is now too long for these shenanigans 😅
December 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I knew this palette was good when I tested it yesterday and haphazardly slapped way too many colors on at once yet when I looked in the mirror I cracked into a smile cuz the shadows still looked so good even though I made a hot mess. This palette brings me joy 😭❤️ (twirls in a circle with it)
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Played with my Byredo Bibliophilia palette today! These shadows are so creamy and smooth, and it's just...so...PRETTY!!!

Eye base: Archivist, Authors Note
Outer corner: Manuscript
Topper: Gateway
Inner corner: Mind Solace
Lower lash: Soul Escape, Bibliotheca

Blush: Bibliophile, Epitome, Chronicle
December 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
one more photo of the swatches and then I'm done (for now) 💦💦💦 they're just so pretty
December 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Here's a video of the swatches on my arm which I think shows off the colors and texture better! The shadows are soooooo soft and creamy 😩💦
December 24, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Here are arm swatches! The colors may look neutral and common at first glance but they are really unique and nuanced in person. There are four shades of brown that are almost the same but with four different undertones which some people hate but I find fascinating.
December 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I treated myself to a very fancy gift and bought the Byredo Bibliophilia eyeshadow palette. Getting it gift-wrapped was so worth it for the vibes. Photos seriously don't do this palette and color story justice... it is so beautiful in person!! 💖
December 24, 2025 at 3:22 AM
GIRLCULT - Strange Tales Series Fantasy Mirror Lip Gloss in J79 絕情谷

It is a little hard to work with and apply neatly but with some patience and a couple layers it looks pretty good. Accentuates lip lines cuz it's slightly translucent but I think that's a plus if you like that spooky vibe
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Catmint Wheelcake and Fiftylan are having a collab pop-up today at fiftylan's Nolita store and it's soooo good! They're making their boba custard wheelcakes with fiftylan's golden bubbles!!
December 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I keep saying My Lips But Masc/Masculine as a riff off MLBB/My Lips But Better because most of the time what more femme ppl describe as MLBB shades for them are their lips but a hint richer, a hint more saturated. My ideal MLBB is my lips but a hint less pigmented, and more desaturated
December 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM